1911 $5 PR67 NGC. After the two-year experimentation with the
lighter "Roman Gold" finish in 1909-1910, the proof coins of ...

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Outstanding PR67 1911 Half Eagle

1911 $5 PR67 NGC. After the two-year experimentation with
the lighter "Roman Gold" finish in 1909-1910, the proof coins of
1911 resumed the darker matte finish of 1908. Breen's description
of the finish for 1911 proofs was: "Matte finish, dull and darker
than unc., nearest to 1908 but differing minutely in texture of
grain." The mintage for the 1911 half eagle in proof was limited to
139 coins, and of that number it is probably reasonable to estimate
that some 55-65 coins are still extant today. Of course, most are
not as well preserved as this piece. Only 11 other pieces have been
so graded by the two major services (minus an uncertain number of
resubmissions) and four are finer (11/05). This is a magnificent
coin that is almost perfectly preserved. The thousands of tiny
facets from the sandblasting process show individual sparkle that
reflect randomly around the surfaces. There is only one (barely)
noticeable shiny spot: a vertical streak that is located on the
tassel on the forward part of the headdress. Simply splendid
overall quality and strong visual appeal.From The Clausen Family Collection.(Registry
values: N10218) (PCGS# 8542)